Pre-Award Contracts/Pricing Specialist

Pre-Award Contracts/Pricing Specialist

Lexington Park, Maryland

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation's most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on—today and into the future.

Precise Systems is seeking a highly self-motivated, successful Pre-Award Contract/Pricing Specialist in a fast-paced government contracting environment. Prefer local candidates who can work 3 days per week from our Lexington Park, Maryland Headquarters. Remote delivery will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Duties:

• Thoroughly understand customer requirements through RFPs and participation in business development and proposal activities.
• Support the development of realistic cost proposal schedules that meet RFP and company requirements and deadlines.
• Generate detailed pricing using a pricing model, proposal structure, and pricing strategy with MS Excel.
• Participate in pricing reviews to effectively incorporate pricing structure and strategy.
• Coordinate with Precise Systems Procurement personnel to facilitate subcontractor proposal pricing activities and ensure subcontractor compliance with RFP requirements.
• Prepare cost volume documents:
• In accordance with RFP requirements, FAR/DFAR requirements and in a timely manner.
• Work with cross-functional teams for planning, organization, writing, editing, and production of cohesive price/cost volumes with appropriate disclosures, explanatory responses and supporting data to justify adequacy, realism reasonableness, and audit validation.
• Thorough reviews of fellow team member's narratives and pricing documentation.
• Work with Proposal team to integrate pricing and program strategy into a winning proposal.
• Complete Pre-Award agreements and contract actions

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Years of experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements.

Required Experience:

• Minimum (3) years of experience in federal government/industry proposals, acquisition, finance, or contracts functions
• Experience with a variety of contract types (e.g. CPFF, T&M, and FFP). Navy specific and CPFF experience are a plus
• Advanced proficiency using various software, applications, and programs including Microsoft Office Suite
• Positive, customer-service focus with the ability to actively listen, elicit information, comprehend issues/needs, inspire teamwork, and recommend solutions
• Ability to multi-task, working on several projects simultaneously
• Track record of building effective working relationships and communicating successfully with senior level internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, follow-through on projects from conception to completion, and complete work accurately and timely with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle unscheduled extended work hours and non-standard workweeks
• Demonstrated initiative/self-motivation, eagerness to learn, attention-to-detail, and excellent organizational skills
• Flexible and willing to adjust to the needs and priorities of a growing business.

Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities.

We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program.

Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $68,090.42 - $110,000.60 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package.

Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards.

Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Visit for a listing of current openings and our comprehensive, employee friendly benefits summary. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.